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Coffee shop’s Pour it Forward board gives patrons unique chance to share with others
By Mo Cranker on February 6th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The People at Station Coffee Co. are trying to help people pay it forward — just in their own way. A couple years back on Random Act of Kindness Day the store unveiled its Pour it Forward board, which allows Hatters to put an extra coffee on their tab, in hopes of someone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation now accepting applications for spring grant funding
By Tim Kalinowski on February 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is now accepting applications for its spring grant cycle. Information and applications can be found at http://www.cfsea.ca or call 403-527-9038 for more information. Last year, the CFSEA distributed $400,000 in funds to 71 local charities. Since 1992, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has been bringing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artist recreates Last Supper for St. Peter Lutheran
By Gillian Slade on February 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A painting of “The Last Supper” has been installed in Grace Hall at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, where the congregation often gathers for a meal and fellowship. Local artist Adolf Erdmann says he used DaVinci’s “Last Supper” as inspiration. “I tried to get close to what I thought the original ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parramatta Water Co-op cautiously optimistic about possible infrastructure upgrade
By Tim Kalinowski on February 6th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Parramatta Water Co-op board of directors is welcoming Cypress County’s initiative to potentially spend up to $470,000 to create the necessary infrastructure to bring potable water to the subdivision’s residents, (the issue will be voted on at today’s council meeting), but also feel it might be too late to convince members this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Association remains hopeful for rainbow crosswalk in the Hat
By Mo Cranker on February 5th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Pride Association is still unsure if a pride themed and painted crosswalk will find its way to Medicine Hat. Former Pride chairman Rosie Joa told the News in an interview last summer that the local Pride Association would be working with the city to set up a rainbow crosswalk in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 5-11
By Medicine Hat News on February 5th, 2018
Feb. 5 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 5 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 — Vaccine Info Night, MHPublic Library, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 6-10 — Crescent Heights High School presents “Bullets Over Broadway,” CHHS theatre, 7 p.m. Feb. 6 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATE: Lethbridge man missing in Medicine Hat found safe
By Mo Cranker on February 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat police say Vaile has been located safely and that no other information will be released. ————————— Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service has now asked the Southeast Alberta Search and Rescue team for its help in finding 23-year-old Rylan Vaile of Lethbridge. Vaile was last seen walking towards Trans-Canada Highway from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS puts added focus on distracted driving
By Mo Cranker on February 3rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Police Service is reminding Hatters to keep their eyes on the road this month, as part of a province-wide distracted driving campaign. “This falls in line with our traffic safety calendar,” said MHPS Sgt. Clarke White. “That being said, distracted driving is something we focus on all year. In February ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors clinic hones in on unique needs
By Gillian Slade on February 3rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital addresses the unique needs of seniors, and while it is not new, it is now located in the new ambulatory care wing. While most referrals — about 80 per cent — relate to cognitive challenges and dementia, there are also those experiencing falls, says MHRH ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classic Winner in last week of registration
By Mo Cranker on February 3rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Hatters looking to change their lives still have one week left to sign up for this year’s Classic Winner weight loss competition. Running in its eighth consecutive year, but in its first under the Classic Winner moniker, the contest runs for 12 weeks and aims to get its contestants into the best shape ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elkwater Winter Festival is full of fun for the whole family
By Medicine Hat News on February 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Today’s Elkwater Winter Festival promises fun for the whole family. The fourth annual event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and, best of all, everything is free. Some of the events include shoeshoeing, horse-driven sleigh rides, a chain saw demonstration, coss-country ski lessons, loop skating, a snowman-building contest, cookie decorating, a ... Read More »
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